With the arrival of November kicking off the holiday season, cyclists across the country are helping local food banks and pantries with Cranksgiving, an annual food-drive-meets-scavenger-hunt that kicks off in Le Mars this Saturday.
Kati Bak, a member of Plymouth County Cyclists, explained to KLEM what Cranksgiving is about.
Items that are collected by riders will be donated to the Food Bank of Siouxland, and distributed to food banks such as the Sunnybrook Hope Center and the Rejoice Community Church. Bak says that prizes will be given out for those who collect the most items, and she says that holding an event like this is important for food banks and the community at large.
Bak encourages riders to come prepared and for community members to come out.
After the ride, Bak says chili will be available for riders. Le Mars’ Cranksgiving will start this Saturday at 10 a.m.; Bike Central will also accept items now through Saturday to be donated.
